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@apuclause
On Sept. 16, two dozen business
students gathered in Wilden Atrium
Ior the frst ZuVenturez` Business
Plan Competition meeting. The in-
Iormational meeting reviewed the
rules and requirements Ior the com-
petition.
The winner with the best 'start-
up plan will receive $15,000 toward
the new business upon completion
The Honors College came into
existence July 1, 2013 when David
Weeks became the new dean. With
just one year oI the program Iunc-
tioning as a college, staII and Iaculty
rolled out major changes to its curric-
ulum this Iall. It now requires all in-
coming honors students to complete
an additional humanities major in
lieu oI their general education units.
Every semester, students meet three
times a week with a group oI their
peers as part oI a six-unit humanities
core to discuss reading, present pa-
pers and debate concepts.
'A well-designed humanities cur-
riculum is an excellent approach to
sharpening one`s capacities to think
critically and analytically, solve prob-
lems, listen attentively and commu-
nicate cogently, said Honors College
Dean David Weeks Ph.D., a political
science proIessor. 'It is also a rare op-
portunity to seek answers to liIe`s most
important questions: Who are we? Why
are we here? What are our responsibili-
ties to God and others? What is good?
What is true? What is beautiIul?
Students will explore topics in
philosophy, aesthetics, literature
and the arts in the ongoing six-unit
courses. Honors groups meet Ior a
one-hour lecture and two 90-minute
discussion groups.
A new era oI Azusa Pacifc athlet-
ics has begun.
APU Iound out July 23 its Iull
NCAA Division II membership was
approved. The announcement ended
a three-year transition process Irom
the NAIA to the more recognized
organization. With the approval,
the Cougars now have access to Iull
membership privileges, including
participating in postseason play.
'This year could prove to be one
oI the most exciting years we`ve ever
had in APU athletics, said Jackson
Stava, assistant athletics director and
compliance and academic support oI-
fcer.
APU spent 48 years in the
NAIA. AIter winning six straight
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as journalism students thank him for his design work.
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Business students prepare to swim with the sharks`
Savanna Cowles
staff writer
oI a six-month budget. Competitors
must be current Azusa Pacifc stu-
dents.
'Contestants are judged by three
or more sharks,` who have many
years oI entrepreneurial experience,
said Dr. Annie Tsai, vice president oI
the OIfce oI Alumni, Vocation and
Innovation.
Tsai and her co-leader, School oI
Business board member Janice Or-
lando, started ZuVenturez in March
2014 as a business plan competition
Ior APU students. Their mission was
to encourage entrepreneurial excel-
lence Irom students while maintain-
ing a Kingdom Iocus.
Tsai and Orlando, both speak-
ers during the evening event, teamed
up with the OIfce oI the President,
which is also sponsoring the event,
to create ZuVenturez. They wanted
students to Ieel confdent in post-
graduation by empowering them to
tap their abilities.
'We want to help students with
building a business that aligns with
their liIe purpose, Orlando said.
ZuVenturez is not only about
winning. Student-led business
teams are mentored by longtime
entrepreneurs who help guide them
through the process oI competi-
tion.
Alumni get involved by sharing
their expertise and knowledge oI en-
trepreneurship at the weekly work-
shops. A handIul oI alumni were in
attendance at Tuesday night`s inIor-
mational meeting.
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APU nishes transition to NCAA
Azusc Pccijc's Ditision II membership
ucs ogcicll cpproted 1ul z
Kaity Bergquist
asst. sports editor
NACDA Directors` Cup awards
(given the school with the most
athletic success), the Cougars
decided to move Iorward by be-
ginning the application process
to the NCAA. Azusa Pacifc leIt
the NAIA with eight Directors`
Cup awards total.
The school oIfcially applied
to the NCAA in May 2011 and
was approved in July that year.
During the frst, exploratory year
oI membership, the Cougars con-
tinued to play in the NAIA and
won their last Directors` Cup.
The second year oI the appli-
cation process, 2012-2013, APU
started playing a NCAA schedule.
The disadvantage oI this year was
no eligibility Ior postseason play
or awards.
see NCAA !.
Honors
College
redesigns
program
Lauren Lamb
staff writer
see HONORS /
Kimberly Smith GRAPHIC
KImberly Smith GRAPHIC
How to be a
frugal Cougar
When budgets are tighter than
ever in college, students share
their tips and tricks Ior saving
money on Iood, texbooks, cloth-
ing and more. -
Wheres the "A"?
Mayor Rocha explains plans to re-
instate the landmark in the hills. ,
Hunter Foote GRAPHIC
The following are selected inci-
dents as reported from the Daily
Media Log from Sept. 7 through
Sept. 20, courtesy of Campus
Safety.
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
MARSHBURN MEMORIAL
LIBRARY
Offcers checked Marshburn
Library after possibly see-
ing subjects walking on the
rooftop.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
DILLON RECREATIONAL
COMPLEX
Offcer contacted several juve-
nile subjects who were on the
feld. Subjects left campus.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
MARY HILL
Offcer saw subject attempt
to steal a bike. Subject ran off
campus. Offcers responded
but were unable to locate the
subject.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
PUBLIC PROPERTY
ALOSTA AVE.
Reporting party said a subject
in the area asking people for
money. Offcer responded.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
PUBLIC PROPERTY
CITRUS AVE.
RP reported a traffc collision
in the area and the fre de-
partment and police were on
scene. Offcer responded.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
DARLING LIBRARY
RP reported there were stu-
dents in the refecting pool
with a kayak.
Weekly Numbers
Keys lost/found....................14
ID cards lost/found...............25
Cellphones found..................6
Unsecured bikes found.........4
Fa|se re a|arms.....................9
REMEMBER
1. If you see something, say
something.
2. Safety is everyones
business.
3. Dia| 911 for |ife-threaten-
ing emergencies.
4. Non emergencies. Cam-
pus Saftety (626} 815-3898.
5. Lock all doors and win-
dows to your dorm, apart-
ment and vehic|e.
6. Keep all valuables se-
cured and out of plain view.
7. At night, keep to we||-|it
areas.
8. Always be aware of your
surroundings.
9. Uti|ize the tro||eys, safety
escorts or wa|k groups.
10. Avoid places where you
are vulnerable and there
are no exits.
11. Avoid texting or ta|king
on the phone whi|e wa|king
as you may be distracted.
12. Avoid wa|king and [og-
ging a|one.
13. Secure your bike with a
recommneded Kryptonite
U-|ock.
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NEWS STAFF
editor-in-chief hunter foote
news editor jessie gomez
lifestyle editor becky kay
opinion editor marissa black
sports editor katie richcreek
photo/design editor kimberly smith
asst. news editor gina ender
asst. sports editor kaity bergquist
copy editors kayla johnston, sara champlain
business manager blake standal
staff writers savanna cowles, camille
frigillana, lauren lamb, cory miller, megan
ramirez, jasmine rodgers, stefany romero,
annely salgado, dadrienne thompson,
maureen wolff
FACULTY ADVISER dr. kyle huckins
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ed to providing a realistic, journalistic educa-
tional experience for students of Azusa Pa-
cifc University; to seeking truth and reporting
it boldly, fairly and accurately; to enhancing
the university community by providing a stu-
dent voice imbued with truth, responsibility
and accountability.
The newspaper is published weekly, ex-
cept during examinations and vacation pe-
riods, by the students of the Department of
Communication Studies at Azusa Pacifc Uni-
versity. The newsroom is located on Cougar
Walk in between the cafeteria and Cougars'
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editor and all signed opinion articles are those
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campus
safety
report
CALENDAR
Kimberly Smith PHOTO
New Beat Fund playing their set Saturday Sept. 13 in Azusa at their
Red Bull-sponsored concert.
compiled by gina ender
Friday, Sept. 26
Symphony Orchestra Concert
Conducted by Christopher Russell, the Symphony Orchestra will
perform in Munson Recital Hall from 7:30-9:30 p.m. alongside Pola
Benke (Celloj and Darkson Magrinelli Rocha (Clarinetj.
Saturday, Sept. 27
University Choir and Orchestra: Debut
Concert
Under the direction of Dr. John Sutton, UCO begins their 35th
season with an evening of worship and song. Admission is free in
Wilden Hall from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28
Gospel Choir: Gospel Music Heritage Month
Concert
APU Gospel Choir's 5th annual Gospel Music Heritage Month
Concert, located in Munson Recital Hall from 7:30-9:30 p.m., is
hosting a night of music by Fred Hammond. Come celebrate the
music of one of Gospel's greatest inspirational, record producing,
bass playing, praise and worship musicians of all time. Admission
is free.
Maureen Wolff
staff writer
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The construction site at the
Downtown Azusa Metro Station will
get a new makeover at the beginning
oI next week. APU art students will
commence a service-learning project
that will transIorm the station into a
vibrant landmark.
Department oI Art and Design
Chairman Bill Catling is spearhead-
ing student involvement in the proj-
ect. He expressed his excitement
Ior art students to Ioster their lead-
ership skills and make a tangible
impact on the greater Azusa com-
munity.
'To do service in the Iorm oI art
to me is the best thing possible. ... I
think it`s refective oI God`s creative
nature, Catling said.
Three oI APU`s art classes have
teamed up with prominent public art-
ist Jose Antonio Aguirre, who was
selected by Foothill Gold Line to de-
sign the art Ior the Downtown Azusa
station. Aguirre will teach project
participants how to cut pieces oI glass
and arrange them within the outlines
Ior the mosaic shapes, he explained
in a video interview with Foothill
Gold Line. There are 16 mosaic piec-
es that will be assembled to create the
Iull mural.
In his interview with Foothill
Gold Line, Aguirre stressed that he
values not only the opinions oI the
community, but the hands-on artis-
tic decisions that contributors will
make.
'Usually, I try to involve kids
Irom 6-year-olds to 90-year-olds,
and interestingly enough, you start
putting all that together and you get
some images or symbols that be-
come part oI the artwork, Aguirre
said.
According to the Foothill Gold
Line website, Aguirre`s concept
Ior the mural seeks to capture the
culture and heritage oI the city oI
Azusa. Titled 'A Passage Through
Memory, Aguirre`s mural designs
draws inspiration Irom the basket-
weaving techniques oI the Native
American tribes oI the San Gabriel
Valley.
APU students will not work
alone. The executive director oI
APU`s Center Ior Academic Ser-
vice-Learning and Research, Judy
Hutchinson, hopes to involve indi-
viduals Irom many Iacets oI the com-
munity.
Hutchinson encouraged APU
Iaculty and staII to contribute to the
project and Iurther extended the in-
vitation to several organizations in
the larger Azusa community. These
included Azusa Parks & Recreation,
the Azusa Police Department, the
Azusa City Library, the Azusa Uni-
fed School District, St. Frances oI
Rome, Our Neighborhood Home-
work House, the Chamber oI Com-
merce and the Ministerial Associa-
tion.
Hutchinson emphasized her be-
lieI that the Azusa population will
be able to Ioster a sense oI pride
and connectedness within the city
through community involvement in
the project.
'One oI the things I`m hoping is
that it will give everybody involved
in this some little bit oI themselves
that they are leaving here in the city
oI Azusa, so they`re now part oI
the history oI the city, Hutchinson
said.
For updates on the metro rail
and the metro rail mural, Iollow
Foothill Gold Line IWillRide on
Twitter.
Maureen Wolff PHOTO
Top: Located just across from Target, the Downtown Azusa
Metro Station will feature the collaborative mural work of Jos
Antonio Aguirre, APU students and members of the larger Azusa
community. Bottom: A vibrant spectrum of tiles are arranged one
by one by mural participants in the Duke Lobby on West Campus.
Friday, Oct. 3
Organ Recital
Scott Anderson, a recent APU graduate, will present an organ recital
Located in Munson Hall from 7-8 p.m.
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Department of Biology, Chemistry Hosts Fall Research Day
Maureen Wolff
staff writer
Friday, Sept. 19 marked Azusa
Pacifcs 8th Annual Fall Research
Day, an opportunity for students
in the Department of Biology and
Chemistry to present the results of
their summer research projects. The
event ran from 5-9:30 p.m. and fea-
tured two one-hour oral sessions in
Perry Lecture Hall, separated by the
Poster Session and Dinner in the
Segerstrom Atrium.
Seating flled quickly, and
many stood in the back or sat on the
ground, the full lecture hall buzz-
ing with the excitement of science
students and faculty alike. Students
oral presentations and poster dis-
plays showcased detailed work, with
subject matter ranging from cancer
to termites.
As the event organizer and as-
sociate professor in the department,
Kathleen Tallman explained that
Research Day is designed to prepare
presenters for graduate school and
beyond.
Its challenging yourself to think
beyond where youre at, Tallman
said.
According to Tallman, presenters
at the event varied widely in experi-
ence. Some participants just started
their research last summer, while
others have been conducting inqui-
ries for 3-4 years in working closely
with a specifc faculty member in the
department. For students who have
yet to participate in the research com-
munity, Annual Fall Research Day
represents an ideal opportunity for
interested individuals to connect with
faculty members regarding a variety
of scientifc felds, offcials said.
Each of the oral sessions includ-
ed four 15-minute presentations in
which students shared PowerPoints
illustrating and analyzing key fea-
tures of their projects. During the
Poster Session, presenters set up their
visuals around the circumference
of the Segerstrom Atrium, allowing
attendees to independently browse
posters and stop by the ones that in-
terested them. Questions prompted
presenters to provide a condensed
version of their research projects,
highlighting interesting factors and
answering questions.
Though attended predominantly
by those involved with the Depart-
ment of Biology and Chemistry, the
event allows non-science majors to
widen their perspective and enjoy the
academic diversity APU has to of-
fer, said senior biology major Sarah
ODell, who presented her third Re-
search Day poster.
Theres always a different lin-
guistic world associated with each
discipline, but I think one of the
things thats so great about APU is
that theyll let you cross those bor-
ders and get involved in different
worlds, ODell said.
Hoping to strengthen her research
skills and prepare for medical school,
senior biology major Reade Tillman
began her inquiry summer 2013. The
culture of the research world can be
intimidating at times; however, the
supportive faculty advisors and peers
within the APU research community
has allowed her to gain confdence
and think critically, Tillman said.
Most of all, she values the impact of
the research process on her personal
development as an effective commu-
nicator.
I think thats a very practical
skill in whatever you do, is to be able
to tell someone on the street about
what you do and why it matters, said
Tillman.
Sophomore biology major Re-
becca Allen expressed a deep appre-
ciation for the hard work and intellect
of this years presentations.
I enjoyed the event because I
have so much respect for my peers,
and I think that everyone in the Biol-
ogy and Chemistry Department has
something incredible to offer, Allen
said.
At the close of the night, awards
and gift cards were given for two
poster projects and two oral presen-
tations. In the poster category, judges
commended the posters of Karina
Morales and the team of Roxy Valles
and Lauren Solis. Tyler Laird and
Jane Huang received awards for their
oral presentations.
Students share
results from
summer projects
Maureen Wolff PHOTO
Nicole Endacott explains her research on chlorophyll levels in trees near the local Colby Fire which occured
last January.
Dining Services hosted a town hall meet-
ing Tuesday, Sept.16 to address the issues that
students have with the new dining plan. The
meeting was led by Director of University
Services James Nasipak and with the assis-
tance of Dining Services offcials, who were
available to answer specifc questions.
Over the past two years we have done
study groups and surveys, and a lot of the
input that weve received back from stu-
dents has been the need for more options
and more flexibility in the dining plan,
Nasipak said.
Last year the meal plans were on a block
system, giving a certain number to be used by
students for the semester. All freshmen living
in the dorms were required to get the 180-meal
block option, giving them that many to use per
semester.
This year the meal plans are on a point sys-
tem. Students who choose to go on a meal plan
get a certain number of points to be used during
the semester.
Freshmen this year are required to be on ei-
ther the No Worries plan, which comes with
1,157 points, or the Weve Got You Covered
plan, which comes with 881.
Students not on a plan must pay the full re-
tail price listed on menus as opposed to students
on the dining plan.
Students who opt for the plan obtain a 50
percent discount since the new dining system
calls for 2 dining points as the equivalent of 1
dollar.
A junior, who wished to remain anony-
mous, planned to get a meal plan because of the
50 percent off deal, but upon further review
decided to stick to groceries.
It looks like an awesome meal deal at frst,
but when you do the math, the discount is not
even close to 50 percent off. It bothers me that
Dining Services aim for clarity
Camille Frigilana
staff writer
Students attend town
hall in hopes to better
understand new dining
plan
Camille Frigilana PHOTO
Director of University Services, James Na-
sipak listens to questions from the audi-
ence.
HONORS, from P. 1
Honors College redesigns
According to Weeks, the system was
developed after months of research, which
included wide reading, attendance at na-
tional conferences and other universities
such as Notre Dame and Baylor. More than
50 faculty members attended focus groups
to determine the best learning approach for
students.
The humanities major is 48 units, which
gives this years honors students greater
fexibility than the traditional 61-unit gen-
eral education core. Besides the obvious
benefts of graduating with a double major,
Weeks cites numerous plusses to fewer re-
quired units, including greater latitude to
study abroad and a less-crowded schedule
for students in high-unit majors such as bi-
ology and nursing.
Its really fun, said freshman biology
major Louise Clark, a student in the Hon-
ors College. Im used to writing papers,
so thats like old newsmostly I love the
community, because we study together all
week and on the weekends we can relax and
have fun together.
Despite requiring 13 fewer units, the
new model does not necessarily make
scheduling easier for honors students with
demanding majors. Since the six-unit hu-
manities seminar must be taken each semes-
ter, students like freshman nursing major
Jackie Fisher may have diffculty ftting in
their upper-division requirements.
Its going to be hard working in both of
[the majors], Fisher said. Nursing is hard,
and both of these take up a lot of time and
units.
Weeks reports that he and program man-
ager Rachel Hastings are working with depart-
ments to make arrangements so honors students
can complete their requirements on time.
Despite logistical concerns, Fisher is
pleased with the setup.
I really prefer discussion groups as a style
of learning, Fisher said. Its great to get to
know people by talking about ideas and just
read good books together.
The revised model is a stark contrast to the
previous honors format, which will remain in
effect for all students who entered the program
last year. It requires students to take 24 units of
honors courses and complete four semesters of
Honors Colloquia, a zero-unit course in which
students write reports on at least three lectures
or performances throughout the semester.
Amid these changes, many elements of the
Honors College have remained the same. Stu-
dents will still be required to complete an hon-
ors senior capstone project at the end of their
time at APU and must maintain a 3.3 GPA to
keep their place in the program. Like last year,
most freshmen honors students are living on the
second foor of Engstrom Hall, a move designed
to create scholarly support and community.
The stereotypes about Engstrom being
weird are defnitely not true, said freshman
accounting major Spencer Whitlow, who lives
in the all-male honors hall, Second West. Its
really awesome, and I love living with all my
friends.
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the meal plans falsely advertise that. Its not
benefcial for us, said the junior student.
This issue was addressed during the Q&A
part of the town hall.
Students felt like Dining Services mis-
lead students with the discount because they
are still paying the same price with points as
they are with actual money.
Another main concern that students had was
getting the most value out of their dining plan.
Sophomore psychology major Stacey
Velasquez prefers the system last year be-
cause she could get more with only using one
meal.
I just dont think its fair that we went from
having to pay $7 for a meal, two sides and a
drink. Now everything is separate. If you want
a burrito, a drink and chips you have to pay at
least $10 for it, Velasquez said.
Students at the meeting suggested to Nasi-
pak and Dining Services offcials to bring back
the bundle that they got last year so that under-
grads can get a better deal.
If the meal plan doesnt work, then toward
the end of the school year, Executive Director
of Dining Services Samuel Samaan said that of-
fcials will see how they can improve.
Obviously, if it isnt working out, then we
have to go back and see what we can do bet-
ter. It wont be an overnight fx, but we will be
working hard to improve, Samaan said.
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Capture hosts open house for newly-built news studio
The journalism department
gained a new asset to teaching broad-
cast journalism
On Thursday, Sept. 18, the jour-
nalism department hosted an open
house showcasing its brand new stu-
dio set, equipment and control room.
Much like the Clause and Col-
lide, Capture, the student television
broadcast news publication, provides
a hands-on learning experience for
journalism students specifc to their
emphasis; in this case broadcast and
TV journalism.
It literally brings us to a whole
new level, said Clint Simone, junior
journalism major and sports director in
regards to the Journalism Departments
newest broadcasting studio: Capture.
It brings forth something that weve
never had before. Equipment that we
never could have dreamed of.
According to Brooke Van Dam,
Ph.D., assistant professor of commu-
nication studies and the program co-
ordinator for journalism, the essence
of Capture has existed for the last two
years. Starting as a smaller student
broadcast workshop with its occa-
sional contributions to the Clause and
Collide, Capture now functions as its
own independent, but still collabora-
tive, entity.
According to Van Dam, Capture
aims to serve as an on-campus week-
ly TV news program highlighting
news at APU as well as national and
international stories. But much like
the Clause, Capture will realistically
air about 8-10 times per semester.
Negotiations and plans are still in the
works, but Van Dam hopes to utilize
campus resources in an attempt to
create an avenue for which the show
could air to the entire student body,
as opposed to online-only limitations.
Our goal here is to highlight na-
tional and international stories, and
localize them, Van Dam said. Well
pick one or two stories that are par-
ticularly visual and be able to show
the student body whats going on.
Several students and professors
within the communication studies
and journalism programs fltered in
and out of the set and control room,
each taking turns sitting at the an-
chors desk and learning about the
set, designed by Marc Ameel, M.A.
Ed., technical director for the theater
arts department.
The technical director is respon-
sible for building sets, Ameel said.
My scenic design background comes
from theater training and degrees, so
this is my frst time designing for tele-
vision, which is really exciting.
Though students and faculty in-
volved are aware that the positive im-
pact and results may not be immediately
visible, they are eager to begin a journey
that will beneft the many to come.
Im really excited for this year
because this is the frst year, said Em-
ily Boden, senior journalism major and
student director of Capture. Theres
going to be a very steep learning curve,
a lot of fguring out what were about
and what we want, but Im even more
excited for where this is going to go. In
this frst year we are not going to see
a lot of dramatic change and response
and growth. But, in the next fve years,
ten years? We might see something
Hunter Foote PHOTO
The sets designer, Marc Ameel, techinical director for the Department of Theater Arts, reads off the tele-
prompter at the open house.
Hunter Foote PHOTO
The set was created this summer for journalism students to use for
training in television broadcast.
The Azusa A has once again
gone missing. This time it was not
due to a fre burning it down, and
many people are asking where it
went.
Jan. 16-17, firefighters battled
a wildfire burning in the San Ga-
briel Mountains that destroyed
1,863 acres after burning down
homes, injuring three people and
forcing thousands of residents to
evacuate. The Colby fire did tre-
mendous damage to Azusa and its
surrounding cities.
The original A vanished in
the Colby fre on Jan. 17. Soon af-
terward, the A was replaced by the
number 1 owing to a group of stu-
dents wishing to remain anonymous.
The numeral was then replaced by the
letter A once again until it recently
disappeared.
It has been a very well-known
tradition for locals and APU students
to hike the Garcia Trail and reach the
A, situated in the Foothill Moun-
tains and visible from campus.
Los Angeles County Fire and
Forest Service offcials declared the
hillside off-limits, including Garcia
Trail. Since this occurred, no one is
permitted to attempt to hike the trail
The A disappears
once again; will it
come back?
because of the dangers, including
erosion that occurred after the fre.
Prior to the January blaze, plans for
a permanent A had been in the
offng by city offcials.
City offcials tried to get hold
of the deed of the
land where the
A was to make
it a permanent
part of Azusa in
August 2011 and
October 2012, but
the city has not yet
obtained the title
to the property,
which also in-
cludes some parts
of Garcia Trail.
The man who owns the land
that surrounds the areas where the
A is located owns a lucrative
avocado farm and does not want
anyone stealing his avocados,
Azusa Mayor Joseph Romero Ro-
cha said.
Although the A is not a city
instilled landmark, the Azusa City
Council has made plans to keep it a
part of the city.
Two thousand dollars have been
put aside by the City Council to buy a
heavy-duty tarp to make the A more
permanent, Rocha said.
There are many secret groups
around Azusa that have gone up
either through the farm or other
paths to replace or fix the A,
but since the letter disappeared,
no one has attempted to put it up
again.
In the 69 years I have lived
here, the A has always been located
where it was, Rocha said. The lo-
cal high-school varsity football team
used to go up there and replace the
A when needed, until one time they
went up with some
pickup trucks and
the brakes failed and
one of the trucks
rolled over, and even
though fortunately no
one was injured, the
school district pro-
hibited anyone from
going up the A. A
few months ago a G
also appeared for a
very brief time, and
then it mysteriously disappeared a
few days later.
In order to enter the trail leading
to the A, locals and hikers have had
to cross the Rosedale community at
the paths entrance.
Some of us are attempting to
have the trail closed permanently be-
cause we dont like all the traffc and
all the people in our neighborhood,
said a member of the Rosedale com-
munity who asked to remain anony-
mous.
As for now, no one is sure where
the A went or who took it down.
Rumors have been circulating as to
whether the disappearance is tempo-
rary or permanent.
I do not know what happened to
the A, but in the future we do wish
to make it a permanent part of the city
of Azusa, Rocha said.
Stefany Romero
staff writer
epic.
According to Van Dam, Cap-
ture hopes to expand the shows
view-ability to more on campus of-
ferings as the semester progresses.
Capture airs its frst show on
Oct. 2 and will be available for
viewing on vimeo.com/theclause,
theclause.org and kapuradio.com.
New look
for APU
campus
Savanna Cowles
staff writer
Start of semester
brings changes
for students and
faculty
Hikes Peak COURTESY
Top: Hikers used to be able to view the A from the Garcia Trail in
Azusa. Bottom: Ariel view of the Azusa A in the Azusa Canyons.
Azusa landmark goes missing without a trace
In the 69 years
I have lived here,
the A has always
been located
where it was.
Mayor Joe Rocha
The university welcomed stu-
dents with changes in schedule,
chapel times and dining services.
With various departments changing
both their look and revamping ser-
vices, what can APU students expect
this year?
Schedule Reform
Azusa Pacifc welcomed hun-
dreds of new students for the fall
semester, along with a restructured
class block schedule. The change af-
fected more than just academics.
For the frst time in APUs his-
tory, the time of morning chapel
changed. Students received an extra
hour in the morning as a result.
The request to change chapel
time came into discussion after the
provosts offce conducted a study
and concluded APU classrooms were
not being utilized as productively as
they could.
[The offce] approached [chapel
programs] to ask if we would consid-
er moving chapel an hour later in or-
der to open more classroom usage in
that morning section, said Tim Peck,
director of chapel programs.
For the full article, visit
www.theclause.org/news
Megan Ramirez
staff writer
Lifestyle
How to spend smarter: tips for Cougars to conserve cash
Being a college student
means taking that step
into adulthood and
learning how to spend
cash smartly
Its no secret that surviving on a college
budget is easier said than done. Just how can
Cougars avoid breaking the bank?
Here are a few tips for students looking to
save some green and stay in the black.
FOOD:
Sophomore biology major and commuter
Gabe Allaf explained that he faces diffculty
when trying to stick to a reasonable food and
gas budget.
Im on campus so much that its inconve-
nient for me to drive home just to grab food,
Allaf said.
As a result, Allaf said he ends up having to
purchase food either on campus or at off-campus
eateries, making his food bill stack up quickly.
Freshman sociology major Lilian Rom-
ney expressed a similar problem. Romney has
a top-fight dining plan, but because of APU
Dining Services limited weekend hours
she often searches off campus for food. After
paying for the dining plan already, Romney said
its discouraging to spend even more money
for meals because the universitys eateries are
closed.
For those who cook for themselves, grocery
bills can do heavy damage. Junior applied exer-
cise science major and swim team member Lind-
say Luebker said buying nutritious foods without
breaking the bank can be a diffcult task.
As an athlete, I would like to eat healthy,
Luebker said. I want fruits and vegetables, but
those go bad quickly, so you have to constantly
keep a supply of those, and its more expensive
that way.
Luebkers advice: You cant have it all.
She recommends that students splurge on
just a few pricier, healthier items each week in-
stead of trying to buy everything.
Freshmen can keep some emergency no-
bake meal options in their dorm roombuying
groceries ahead of time costs much less than
eating out. As for commuters, make a friend on
campus who is willing to keep an emergency
food stash in his or her living space or try put-
ting nonperishable snacks in the car for long
days on campus.
TEXTBOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
With some textbooks costing over $100,
many students fnd themselves paying a sizable
bookstore bill. Luckily, there are ways to cut
down on book expenses.
Many professors will change their list of re-
quired materials after classes start. As a result,
Luebker suggests waiting until after the frst
class to buy books to avoid purchasing items
you wont need.
Buying all the required texts from APU may
be convenient, but students can often fnd books
from other sources for a better deal. Before pur-
chasing, compare textbook prices among mul-
tiple sources, like Amazon or friends who have
already taken the class, Luebker suggested.
After fnishing with the textbooks, remem-
ber the University Bookstore only buys back a
certain number of each text. The sooner you sell
back your books, the more money you will get
back. On the APU Bookstores website it ex-
plains the policy rules for the buyback period,
going over the policies of retail value books.
According to the website retail, value books
requested by APU faculty can be bought back
for 50 percent of the current list price. These
books are the only ones that APU will actually
consider buying back.
Another way to save money on textbooks is
to visit websites like chegg.com and slugbooks.
com.
Fresh ideas for frosh munchies in the dorms
Annely Salgado
staff writer
Becky Kay
lifestyle editor
Leaving home and going away to college
can be intimidating and oftentimes terrifying.
One huge change for freshmen is not having a
parent to cook for them, on top of not having a
place to fully prepare meals in a dorm.
In past years, every hall in the freshman
dorm Trinity Hall has had microwaves accessi-
ble to students. This year, due to incidents with
fre alarms and misuse of appliances, they have
been taken out. However, though not easily ac-
cessible, each freshman dorm has a microwave
somewhere in the building available to students
upon request.
Freshman liberal studies major, Zoey Bau-
man who lives in Trinity, describes her struggle
with missing home cooked meals.
The food here at APU is decent but I would
much rather be eating home-cooked meals be-
cause they are healthier, Bauman said.
With late-night studying and homework,
very crucial parts of students schedules.
Knowing how to make a few midnight snacks
can be very useful. Here is a list of a few easy-
to-make treats to get students through their frst
year at APU!
Freshman year can
be a rough transition,
especially without a
kitchen to make home-
cooked meals
Kimberly Smith GRAPHIC
CLOTHING AND DORM/APARTMENT
NEEDS:
Valley Thrift, Goodwill and other thrift
stores offer various used items for reduced pric-
es. From sofas to sweaters, students are likely
to fnd a unique item for a good deal if they are
willing to hunt for it. This can be especially use-
ful for freshmen looking for theme clothing for
hall events.
To shop without even leaving campus,
consider browsing the APU Free and For
Sale page or the APU Buy and Sell page
on Facebook. Each page is full of students
selling and giving away everyday items such
as clothing and furniture to other students on
campus who can comment on posts if inter-
ested.
LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT:
Located in the shopping center adjacent
to East Campus, Foothill Cinema Stadium 10
charges only $6.50 for movies that start before
5 p.m.
To blow off some stress, take a trip to
Sky Zone in Covina. On Wednesdays from
6-9 p.m., the indoor trampoline park has
College Night, giving students 30 minutes
of jump time for $3 plus the $2 fee for Sky
Socks.
Romney encourages fellow freshmen to
take advantage of living area events hosted by
resident advisors, which are often inexpensive
and convenient.
Romney also said that APUs High Si-
erra preview weekend, occurring Oct. 10-
12, is an affordable opportunity to get off
campus. The weekend trip to Yosemite is
just $30, and Honors College students can
go for free.
Feeling overwhelmed by all these areas of
expenses? Organizing your budget is stress-
ful, but it is not impossible. Take advantage
of online planners or worksheets specifcally
designed for college students to decide how
much they want to spend and what they want
to spend it on. One helpful online organizer
to help your budgeting and spending needs
is the website http://www.daveramsey.com/
home.
Maureen Wolff
staff writer
ZUVENTUREZ, from P. 1
Alumni are important to us because it al-
lows the young entrepreneurs to picture them-
selves 15-20 years in the future, Orlando said.
Bill Hetzel a 1996 APU graduate, president
and founder of MB4 Productions, a company that
specializes in new media and technology, spoke
Tuesday night and discussed the relational side of
being an entrepreneur, closing with the lesson that
every customer you have is your boss.
ZuVenturez has been successful because
already-established businesses are not allowed
to compete. One of the competitions rules
states that revenues of the startup must not
have exceeded $75,000 from Oct. 30, 2013-
Oct. 30, 2014.
We are not looking to give away cash to a
10-year company, said Matt Chormann, exec-
utive assistant of the Offce of Alumni, Voca-
tion and Innovation and 2014 APU graduate.
APU graduate student Robert Cardiff, last
years winner and CEO of Whip Rides, was the
guest of the night. Cardiff gave his testimony about
the process he and his team went through during the
competition, stressing the work wasnt easy.
Cardiffs business launched two weeks
ago. Currently in a trial period, Whip Rides,w
a transportation networking application pro-
viding rides to the airport, is offering rides to
students, faculty and elderly in the Azusa area.
All three winners from last year had ex-
perience related to their business plan, Or-
lando said. Thats not required, but it helps in
the competition.
ZuVenturez will host weekly workshops
with a different speaker each meeting.
The actual shark tank-style competition
will begin Nov. 18, giving competitors eight
weeks to prepare. Anyone is welcome to com-
pete. For more information, visit ZuVenturez.
com.
CHEESECAKE IN A MUG:
Ingredients:
2 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 egg
tsp. lemon juice
tsp. vanilla
2-4 tbsp. sugar
Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in
a microwave-safe bowl. Pop into
the microwave for 90 seconds on
high temp, stir every 30 seconds
till ingredients are thoroughly
mixed. Then refrigerate until
ready to serve.
HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE:
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
tsp. Kosher salt
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. to cup of minced red onion
1-2 serrano peppers
2 tbsp. cilantro
A dash of fresh black
Directions:
Cut the avocados in half, remov-
ing the seed, then scooping out
avocado from the peel. Then
place all ingredients in a mixing
bowl and stir until you feel ready
to dip your chip!
NO-BAKE ENERGY BITES:
Ingredients:
1 cup (dry) oatmeal
cup toasted coconut fakes
cup peanut butter
cup ground faxseed
cup chocolate chips
cup honey or agave nectar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
Stir all ingredients together in a
medium-sized bowl until thor-
oughly mixed. Cover and let chill
in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Once chilled, roll into balls of
whatever size you would like.
-Store in a container and keep re-
frigerated for up to one week.
Recipes
THECLAUSE.ORG/LIFESTYLE Clause WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24, 2014 7
Where to study: both abroad and on campus
Whether South Africa
or Stamps, APU
provides many places,
opportunities for
students to study besides
dorm rooms
Camille Frigillana PHOTO
Students enjoy studying in the sun at the
Wynn Amphitheater on a warm September
day
When students are not supporting fellow
Cougars at an athletic game, enjoying an event
put on by Communiversity or just hanging out
with friends on Cougar Walk, they are (hope-
fully) participating in a crucial element of col-
lege: studying.
Luckily, Azusa Pacifc offers a multitude of
places to complete this task both on campus and
off. Here are a few options of where to study
abroad and right here at APU.
ABROAD:
Each semester students choose from sev-
eral different study-abroad programs offered
around the world. These provide opportunities
for students to fulfll general education and ma-
jor requirements while providing a new place of
study and growth.
Students should apply for study abroad be-
cause it gives you opportunities you cant nor-
mally get while on campus, said sophomore
international business major Krisnel Mirafor.
Miraflor recently turned in his paper-
work to study in South Africa during the
upcoming spring semester. While there, he
intends to fulfill some general-education re-
quirements while stepping out of his comfort
zone.
Personally, I love experiencing new cul-
tures and going into new environments where I
know Ill be uncomfortable because I know that
in that, I will fnd out who I really am, Mirafor
said.
General education classes provided in South
Africa include Introduction to Art and Life and
Teachings of Jesus. The South Africa program
also provides a psychology and nursing track
for students in those majors. Ecuador is another
general education track, one of APUs newer
programs.
LA Term and High Sierra Semester are both
options for students who wish to study abroad
without actually leaving the country. Senior
philosophy major Payson Marsh attended High
Sierra in spring 2012.
The main reason why I wanted to come to
APU in the frst place was because of High Si-
erra, Marsh said. Hiking and going outdoors is
one of my favorite things to do, and this program
gave me the opportunity to do that while still go-
ing to school.
The High Sierra campus is located at a camp
on Bass Lake near Yosemite National Park.
Classes taught at High Sierra include Luke/Acts
and various humanities courses.
The students at High Sierra form a close-
knit community, Marsh said. Were all fo-
cused on the same material and live in the same
community. I loved how both ... combined re-
ally well.
Both international and national study-
abroad semesters have the same time span as
a semester at APU. Trips leave roughly around
the start of the semester and return right before
the semester ends.
ON-CAMPUS:
If studying abroad is not an option, students
still have many places to go on campus to study
and get work done.
On a day with good weather, the Wynn
Amphitheater is where I go, said sophomore
global studies major Hannah Roth. I love the
openness of it. I love how Im able to look up
from what Im reading time to time and just
admire my surroundings.
Aside from the Wynn Amphitheater, there
are plenty of other options that students can go
to study outdoors, such as the Trinity tables or
the prayer wall located on West Campus.
If the weather does not permit some study-
ing in the sun, there are also places indoors that
can meet studying needs.
I personally just love going to the libraries,
especially the ones on West, said sophomore
communications major Elise Bennett. Its quiet
and theres always an open seat for you to take.
APU has three libraries available to stu-
dents, two located on West Campus, Darling
and Stamps and there is one located on East
Campus. Marshburn Library, on East Campus,
provides seven private study rooms that stu-
dents can book in time intervals for group study
sessions. It is open until 3 a.m. from Mondays
to Thursdays for students who wish to get in a
last-minute cram session. Darling and Stamps
Library are both open from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Of course, there are some students who just
prefer their own living areas in studying. Fresh-
man applied exercise science major Kassy Go-
mez chooses to stay in her Engstrom suite when
she reads up and works.
I just like having my own space and being
able to use my foor to lay out everything I need
to do, Gomez said. Im comfortable because
Im in my own room with my own privacy.
Whether students choose to study abroad or
stay on campus, there are plenty of places to get
out and hit the books.
To fnd out more about APUs Study
Abroad programs please visit the website
http://www.apu.edu/studyabroad. Students are
also encouraged to go by the Study Abroad of-
fce on East Campus and set up an appointment
to meet with one of their student alumni and
create a trip of their own.
Becky Kay COURTESTY
Students from the Cape Town cohort taking a group shot on one of their last days
Camille Frigillana
staff writer
JR. ROOMMATES
Name: Shelby Olin
Instagram Name: @shelbyolin
RA PHOTO FUN
Name: Stephen Jackson
Instagram Name: @stevieejayy
ROSE GARDEN
Name: Anna Lund
Instagram Name: @annabanana1963
FEATURED TRASH
Name: APU trash insta (offcal)
Instagram Name: @uvtrashgram
Center for Student Action to
send out 27 action teams in 15
CSA holds launch party
to announce spring
break and summer
teams
Camille Frigillana
staff writer
The Center for Student Action held a
launch party on Friday, Sept. 12, to announce
the teams it will send across the world next
spring break and summer. Attendees of the
event included former members and leaders
as well as students who are interested in join-
ing an action team.
The program coordinator for action teams
at CSA, Laurelyn Shaw, encouraged inter-
ested students to connect with former leaders
and members and ask them about their expe-
riences while serving.
There are a lot of different reasons why
we go on short-term mission trips. We want to
give, we want to serve, we want to change,
Shaw said to attendees.
The event was put together by Shaw and
a group of students who will assist in choos-
ing team leaders and members for the coming
year. Junior psychology major Jo Tjhatra is
part of Shaws team and excited to be a part
of the process.
We want willing leaders who have a
heart for serving and a passion for leading
others, and we want members that are willing
to back and support those leaders, Tjhatra
said.
This past summer CSA sent more than
30 teams around the world. Sophomore un-
declared major Jonathan Ladner was part of a
seven-member team that went to Japan for three
weeks to serve at an all-girl Christian junior
high and high school.
There are so many things you will get out
of being on an action team. You get to go to new
places, meet new types of people, try new foods
and grow spiritually and mentally, he said.
Ladner and his team spent most of their
time ministering to students and helping them
out with their day-to-day activities, including
playing games and cleaning the entire school.
Our ministry wasnt super-evident; we werent
doing medical work or disaster relief or something
equally tangible. We were just teaching and hanging
out with students. It wasnt until later on when the
students told us what we meant to them that it really
hit home the impact we were making, Ladner said.
Junior allied health major Parkar LaMothe
co-led a team to Indonesia this summer. La-
Mothe and her team of seven served alongside
Surfng The Nations, a ministry that uses riding
waves as a way to form relationships with lo-
cals and tell them about God.
I think one of the biggest lessons that I
learned is that talking to people about Jesus is
more simple than we tend to think. I love that
this is true wherever you are, LaMothe said.
Although Indonesia is not a trip destination
planned for next summer, there are plenty of
other opportunities for students to serve else-
where, like reaching out to refugees in Greece
or working with urban youth in Camden, New
Jersey.
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APU: Image First?
Megan Ramirez
staff writer
Kimberly Smith PHOTO
Signs explaining the drought are posted along the bordering dead grass of campus.
A response to criticism over drought watering
With the recent heat waves and ever-
enduring drought in Southern California, the
increasing water shortage is a major crisis. As
the surrounding community responds to these
extreme weather conditions, Azusa Pacifc de-
cided to cut back its own use of water as well.
Shortly before move-in weekend, the outer
lawns of the university went noticeably brown
and dry.
Immediately following, signs notifed the
community of their cuts, stating Conserving
Water Due to Drought Restrictions. However,
lawns and grassy areas not observable from the
outside remained healthy and lush. The arrange-
ment met with mixed responses from students
and observers and led to one simple but com-
plicated question: Were the choices made just
for show?
A recent meme posted to the Facebook fo-
rum, Overheard At APU, displayed two pho-
tos of the campus contrasting lawns with Mat-
thew 6:1 superimposed over the thriving lawn.
The verse condemns those who do good works
simply to gain human attention. The post also
showcases several students opinions and ques-
tions about the motives behind this seemingly
self-serving act.
Is it possible that when it says require-
ment that they were literally required to reduce
their water usage? Then, with that in mind, de-
cided to let all the grass thats there purely to
look at die, while keeping the grass we all enjoy
alive? said Taylor Linn in a comment on the
post.
Im fne if they needed to reduce water but
dont advertise it like youre proud of yourself
for letting your grass die to help when the rest
of the grass is just fne, expressed junior math-
ematics major Savannah Hansen, the creator of
the meme.
While some students believe that the signs
were posted simply to inform and provide ex-
planation, others argue that it was merely an act
of saving face. Despite the heated debate that
followed in these many comments, the student
body remained left without an answer.
So, what is the truth?
According to Randy Berk, APU manager
of landscape services, Azusa Light and Water
declared a Phase III water shortage.
The declaration stated that this is a water
emergency situation, and that it was imperative
for everyone to practice stringent water conser-
vation, Berk said.
The city of Azusa quickly implemented
water restrictions, starting with the reduc-
tion of water consumption by 20 percent,
and further progressing into a mandatory
watering schedule of just two days a week
(Mondays and Fridays). The university act-
ed, since not abiding by these restrictions
would result in a fine.
The outer lawns were selected because, al-
though they have aesthetic appeal, they are not
actively used by our student body, said Berk.
We were already water conscious, and this wa-
ter schedule by itself would not have created a
20 percent reduction in water for us.
Berk further explained long-term factors
that played into the selection of the outer lawns
as well. Due to the dominant presence on the
outer lawns of Kikuyu weed-grass, an inva-
sive and predominantly undesirable weed in
the Southern California region, the university
would not experience great loss.
When drought restrictions are lifted and the
process of replanting grass begins, the univer-
sity intends to proactively take action in pre-
paring for continuing and future droughts by
converting a percentage of the area to drought-
tolerant non-turf.
The Phase III restrictions have been very
challenging, said Berk. Balancing the need
to conserve water while trying to maintain an
appealing campus environment is very diffcult.
We are doing our best to be good stewards.
As more and more rumors continued to
circulate regarding this phenomenon, a particu-
larly surprising and infamous lie began to in-
fuence the student bodys opinions and frustra-
tions. An unknown source from facilities shared
that $8,000 was spent on weed-killers in order
to kill the lawn, and solely for appearances.
This too, was inaccurate.
In keeping with the facts that Berk shared,
the Kikuyu weed-grass was in fact a pest that
the university hoped to dispose of. If the deci-
sion was to allow the lawns to die, they wanted
to be certain that those weeds wouldnt grow
back. Furthermore, solely allowing the grass
die by way of dehydration would have resulted
in an uneven and unkept appearance, said
Berk. The exact fgure spent on weed killers
was $384.03. This is yet another accusation
made out of blind passion and lack of infor-
mation.
With the interest of the student body and its
experience in mind, Azusa Pacifc works hard
in trying to fnd the right medium. Faced with
circumstances outside the schools control and
other numerous factors variously known and
unknown to the public, APU staffers respond
by making these tough and controversial deci-
sions daily. As with any decision, there are pros
and cons.
In an attempt to inform both the Cougar
community as well as newcomers and pass-
ersby of the purpose behind the dead lawns
so blatantly visible, signage was met with ac-
cusations and impulsive judgment. Perhaps,
in the future, people should consider that
sometimes they just do not know the back-
story. There are reasons why people hold the
positions they do and make the decisions they
implement, ones that are sometimes beyond
others limited insight into any given situ-
ation. Maybe, just maybe, those calling the
shots have the best in mind.
Cougars dont need to agree, but they do need to listen
Students should learn to
participate in dialogue,
rather than engaging in
argument
Not even three weeks into the school year,
Azusa Pacifcs campus has already buzzed
with conversation surrounding race and sexual
identity and orientation. Whether it was at di-
versity training for student leaders or on the
door where students post opinions, diffcult
issues are prevalent.
The reaction in the face of these issues for
some, but not all, was argument and anger. As
the weeks of school continue, it is essential that
students drop this sense of argument and move
toward a spirit of dialogue.
According to senior international business
major Brian Jessup, Student Government As-
sociation president, Its not dialogue unless
its for the betterment of both people, and if its
anything other than that ... it gets called push-
ing a point.
Monday, Aug. 25, Jessup explained at
Imago Dei, the diversity training for student
leaders, that his brother told him not to view
conversation as competition.
According to senior psychology major Brett
Harrison, the difference between dialogue and
debate is about the end goal.
In arguments, it seems more often that
people come in with an agenda or with a point
they want to get across, and there is a winner
and a loser and telltale signs that show who
wins and who loses, Harrison said.
People succumb to the other persons ideas
or they push their ideas on to the other. But, with a
dialogue, people are able to share their stories with-
out hoping or expecting something from the other
person in return. Both parties are able to hear each
other and listen to each other without having a win-
ner or loser.
Ultimately, this means accepting that others
will hold different opinions and that permanent dis-
agreements will, can and should exist.
Its something that I dont think college pre-
pares us well for... to learn how to be comfortable
disagreeing with people, Jessup said. I think we
are so much into argumentation that we think that
to have a conversation - to have a good one -
means that by the end of it, we both agree with
each other.
Why does this matter? In the context of
Christian community, there is a higher calling
to treat people with more grace and respect.
Ephesians 4:2-6 says: Be completely
humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one
another in love. Make every effort to keep the
unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you
were called to one hope when you were called;
one Lord; one faith; one baptism; one God and
Father of all, who is over all and through all and
in all.
Although there is a call to be unifed as
one body, that does not necessarily mean
to be of one opinion and agree on everything.
That would be an impossibility for Christians
from every walk of life, nation, ethnicity, de-
nomination or what-have-you to be in full
agreement.
Within a Christian community, and within
the APU community, theres a lot of disagree-
ment, so its important just in general to have
dialogue and not always want the other person
to be on your side, but realize we can all just as
humans be on the same side and disagree and
learn how to coexist within that tension, Har-
rison said.
For Jessup, this is part of what it means to
be part of the Kingdom of God, which is often
opposite of societys expectations.
I think thats what it means to be the
Church, ... that we have this unrelenting
commitment to loving one another, but that
doesnt mean that we need to agree politi-
cally or agree on such and such deal every
single time, Jessup said. It doesnt mean
that were not going to talk about those things
because if there was ever a place to talk about
those things, it has to be here, but I think its
a perfect example of the upside-down-ness of
the Kingdom. We can disagree and be of like-
mind and we can have different opinions and
yet be unifed.
As conversations continue through this year
about diffcult topics, as such topics are guar-
anteed to come, it is vital that students, faculty,
staff and administrators alike approach one an-
other with grace and peace rather than with an
attacking argument.
Whether theres an objective truth or not,
I feel like being able to exist together and love
one another is just so much more important than
being right, Harrison said.
Hunter Foote
editor-in-chief
Kimberly Smith GRAPHIC
Whether theres an objective truth or not, I feel like
being able to exist together and love one another is just
so much more important than being right.
-Brett Harrison, senior psychology major
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Beauty pageants inspire drive and confdence for women
Why are qualities of
a woman measured
on stage for
everyone to see?
Dadrienne Thompson
staff writer
The Miss America 2015 pageant
recently proclaimed its winner: Miss
New York, Kira Kazantsev. Her ex-
citement and shock was seen by mil-
lions of viewers as she walked to re-
ceive her title. This honor includes a
crown, fowers, scholarships, appear-
ances and fame until the next years
competition.
The 88th Miss America Pag-
eant had women work for the title
through a series of competitions.
After winning a state pageant, the
women then moved to the more in-
tense national competition of talent,
lifestyle and ftness measured by the
swimsuit portion, private interviews
and, fnally, on-stage questions. This
national judging process is the same
format for both the preliminary and
fnal judging, but the score is changed
and determines top fnishers in each
section.
According to missamerica.org,
the scoring for the preliminary por-
tion centers around talent, which is
scored the highest at 35 percent. The
private interview follows at 25 per-
cent, the evening wear at 20 percent,
the lifestyle and ftness in swimsuit
is 15 percent and the on-stage ques-
tion is only scored at 5 percent of the
whole preliminary competition.
I do think that the confdence
aspect of [the competition] would
be empowering to women, but then I
also think its contradictory by judg-
ing them just based off their looks
and whatever talent they bring for-
ward, said Brittany Pulido, a junior
social work major.
However, these pageants do not
just start at the Miss America level.
Whether at the parents urgings or a
joint decision between child and par-
ent, pageants aimed at young girls
are still popular today. Television
shows such as Toddlers and Tiaras
portray a glimpse into the world of
very competitive children and their
parents who aid in their success and
failures.
I watched Toddlers and Tiaras
a few times, said Pulido. I felt it
was really inappropriate for little
girls to be wearing that much make-
up, extensions and veneers.
While that is a more extreme case
of younger pageant competitors, it
still reveals the harsh reality of beau-
ty pageants. The judges and the view-
ers are primarily judging the physical
appearance of the young competitors,
even if that is the very thing offcials
say is avoided.
The Miss America website states
that it seeks Style, Service, Scholar-
ship and Success in its competitors,
promoting confdence in women to
help them achieve their goals as well
as scholarships.
I think [scholarships] are a posi-
tive reinforcement, said Mikaela
Betts, a junior allied health major.
... So if they can get some scholar-
ship money back, they can pursue a
career in their education or fnance
a business they want to do, which
would be great.
Although pageants frequently
have a bad name, there is good that
can come from them. They are a big
part of American culture and con-
tinue to infuence both competitors
and their viewers. Camille Mariano,
a junior applied health major, men-
tions that pageants have become an
interesting part of culture because
they bring many different kinds of
women together for one competi-
tion. These ladies bring their talents,
goals, accomplishments and diverse
personalities together, inspiring other
women and girls to go after what they
believe in.
[Pageants] have obviously done
something to shed a positive light on
[the diversity] of our culture, re-
marks Mariano. I admire that, after
88 years, they encourage women to
go after this title. They have to have
drives and goals that girls can look
up to in this kind of world.
While perhaps not a necessary
aspect of the culture, pageants show
a side of confdence that is rarely
seen nowadays. The scoring may
not be as focused on inward ap-
pearance as much as outward, but
sometimes good things come from
blurred ideas.
The idea of confdence and the
way it is shown through these girls
and women is an inspiration to ev-
eryday life. Mariano explained that
her grandmothers sister was a pag-
eant queen. Even in her older age,
she portrays her confdence from
that time, carried throughout her
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life.
The confdence these women
show on stage should not stop there,
but be displayed when going to the
store or meeting new people. The
Miss America Pageant has been mak-
ing its mark of confdence on women
since 1921 and continues into 2014.
This is evidence that these women
inspire others to build their conf-
dence within themselves and look to
a brighter future.
It builds up a culture of girls
looking up to women who have the
confdence to be in these pageants,
the confdence to go after what they
really want and just being able to put
themselves out there, said Mariano.
NFL domestic abuse case spurs nationwide debate
How should Christians
discuss domestic
violence?
Flickr, Keith Allison PHOTO
Ray Rice
The recent slew of National Football
League players gaining media attention is on
the rise, but not in the way one might think.
Domestic violence and child abuse cases
have been in the spotlight lately in the NFL,
with players such as Ray Rice and Adrian Peter-
son heavily scrutinized in the media. The league
has always been known as a bad boys club
flled with questionable role models, but now it
is getting much more attention for violent acts
off the feld.
Rice was suspended indefnitely for alleg-
edly knocking out his fanc in an elevator. The
Minnesota Vikings Peterson supposedly struck
his child with a stick until his thigh was bleeding.
And most recently, Arizona Cardinals running
back Jonathan Dwyer was barred from team ac-
tivities following his domestic abuse case.
In the situation of Baltimore Ravens run-
ning back Rice, the scrutiny is not only fall-
ing on him but also NFL Commissioner Roger
Goodell, who allegedly knew that Rice initiated
the violence against Janay Palmer but hid it
from the public until TMZ released footage of
the incident. If the league knew about the video
beforehand, is it right to hide that fact in order
to help someone?
No, absolutely not, said Tom Scott, a se-
nior flm student at Azusa Pacifc. They didnt
necessarily have to show the video to the pub-
lic, but they should have been upfront about
it and admitted to seeing it if they did already
have it in their possession.
As Christians, what are we to do when we
hear stories of domestic violence such as this?
Responses range from calling Rice a monster
to fellow running back Arian Fosters response
in a tweet: Everybody is just riding the media
wave. There has been tons of dv [domestic vio-
lence] cases throughout the years where was all
this support then? Its political (sic).
As controversial as Fosters statements are,
this cannot be the frst time domestic violence
has happened involving the NFL. His com-
ments do cause one to evaluate and wonder if
we are just going with the media on this one or
we actually have a heart for victims of domestic
violence.
I think we do care. I dont think we are
talking about this because someone got caught
on video, said senior business management
major Joseph Antos. NFL players serve as role
models to a lot of people, and when they get
caught doing things like this, it should be talked
about.
With the slew of new domestic violence
cases hitting NFL players, many have begun
to question the leagues punishment poli-
cies regarding personal conduct violations.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gor-
don was suspended for an entire season for
smoking marijuana, but Rice was suspended
for two games initially for knocking a wom-
an unconscious.
There has been no league punishment
yet for running backs Peterson and Dwyer.
ESPN reported that the NFL Players Associ-
ation, the union for all the leagues athletes,
has recently petitioned for Rices indefnite
suspension to be overturned because the
union feels that he was punished twice for
the single incident and no player should be
suspended indefnitely.
Whatever the outcome in the NFLPA
and NFL hearing is, the consequences of it
are likely to impact the NFL and its fans for
many years to come.
LETTER TO THE
EDITOR:
HURTFUL NOTE
Dear Friends,
Last week, a hurtful note was post-
ed on one of our residential students
door, saying he was not welcome in
our community. That message has no
place here, not among people com-
mitted to following the loving Christ.
Last week, I met with the student
to let him know we care deeply about
him and value him as a member of
our family. I appreciate that the stu-
dents overall experience of APU
has been one of love, and I respect
the maturity his forgiveness in this
situation demonstrates. This moment
also shows we can work together as
a community to hold each other ac-
countable while seeking restoration
and reconciliation.
I echo here what I said in cha-
pel on Mondayeveryone matters:
Words can heal or do harm. Mistreat-
ment of anyone is never acceptable.
Please know if something like this
happens to you as part of this com-
munity, you are not alonethere are
people and resources to support you.
We are guided by the words of the
prophet Micah to do justice and love mer-
cy, with humility under Gods guidance.
Blessings,
Willie Hamlett
Interim Senior Vice President for Stu-
dent Life/Dean of Students and Chief
Judicial Offcer
Cory Miller
staff writer
Sports
Working through growing pains one week at a time
Katie Richcreek
sports editor
Kimberly Smith PHOTO
Freshman quarterback Chad Jeffries is among multiple new players to start for the Cougars on this years squad.
A new era: APU completes transition to NCAA
We usually were playing so hard
for something, but this time we knew
we were playing really hard and doing
the best we could but in the end, we
still werent going anywhere, senior
softball player Katrina Oviedo said.
The third year, 2013-2014, was
a provisional one. During this year,
NCAA offcials evaluate how the
school is conforming to the new rules
and regulations and physically visit
campus and speak to coaches and
athletes to see how it all is going. If
results are good, the school is recom-
mended for full membership and then
accepted formally into the NCAA,
which is what happened to Azusa Pa-
cifc over the summer.
Between academic years, the
school has to be approved to move
forward in the process. Stava said the
support athletics got from the whole
school assured the program of contin-
ued progress.
There were challenges and
struggles, but we were never ques-
tioning whether we could make it to
that next step, Stava said.
Stava said another motivation to
join the NCAA was simply because
Azusa Pacifc had outgrown the
NAIA. The appeal of the NCAA is
the brand-name recognition and also
the opportunity to reach others with
Azusa Pacifcs message.
Were APU. We are who we
are, mens basketball head coach
Justin Leslie said. It doesnt matter
who we play against. If anything, I
think its a greater platform to go into
places where youre playing schools
that are secular or maybe a different
faith tradition, and its a great oppor-
tunity for us to show whats different
in how we compete.
APU played its frst game as an
offcial NCAA member Sept. 4 as the
football team faced No. 2-ranked Grand
Valley State on national television and
won 26-23 in double overtime.
The win was probably one of the
most, if not the most, signifcant win
in the history of APU football be-
cause it was a national stage, Stava
said. It was an opportunity to get the
message of Azusa Pacifc and Azusa
Pacifc athletics on a larger scale.
One of the challenges of being in
the NCAA is the immense number of
rules that must be followed. Part of the
three-year process included educat-
ing coaches and athletes on the many
NCAA regulations. Coaches rule
manuals are 247 pages long, not in-
cluding appendixes. Coaches get test-
ed annually to be allowed to recruit.
The thing that is most encourag-
ing is knowing that the other teams
were playing are under the same
guidelines, Leslie said. That wasnt
always the case in the NAIA. Its
been very refreshing to know that
there are parameters.
Being in the NCAA has allowed
coaches to attract a better student
athlete, according to Stava. Because
of new regulations, the Athletics De-
partment has established a stronger
academic support and study hall pro-
gram for its athletes. Leslie said the
school is now getting more four-year
athletes as opposed to transfers, giv-
ing offcials the opportunity to get
more quality young athletes right out
of high school.
We are more ambitious with
high-school kids, Leslie said. This
has legitimized our Athletics Depart-
ment. The NCAA logo is something
that is a multimillion-dollar brand
and people know what it is.
Stava explained that the move to
the NCAA was not just about the ath-
letics; the group established partner-
ships with various offces on campus
so that the move to the NCAA made
APU as a better institution as a whole.
He said that because of this process,
some academic requirements have
been adopted for not only athletes but
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Azusa Pacifc captured eight Directors Cups in its NAIA era before tran-
sitioning to NCAA.
NCAA, from p. 1
High expectations circled around
Azusa Pacifc football entering the
2014 season after winning its frst
NCAA Division II conference title in
the programs fnal year of provisional
membership paired with a number of
other team and individual achieve-
ments. Ranked among the top-25 Divi-
sion II programs in the preseason, the
bar was set high for this fall.
The Cougars opened their sea-
son in what was called a David and
Goliath win over then No. 2-ranked
Grand Valley State. Azusa Pacifc
triumphed over the Lakers in double
overtime in a nationally televised
CBS Sports broadcast, and for a mo-
ment it appeared as though the pro-
grams momentum from the 2013
season had carried over.
The momentum was shaken,
however, in a Week 2 road loss to
Humboldt State. The Lumberjacks
limited the Cougars to 257 total yards
on offense, allowing All-American
running back Terrell Watson just 51
rushing yards.
Every team were going to face
is a respected opponent. We need to
take every week like its not going to
be an easy week, senior offensive
lineman Jake Olsson said. I think
thats what we learned going from
Grand Valley to Humboldt, every
team is going to be a national fght.
Humboldt got into a rhythm ear-
ly, scoring on its opening drive. The
Lumberjacks ended the frst half with
30 points, 21 off turnovers.
They had a great scheme, and
that challenged our defense a lot.
They scored on us quickly and we
didnt really respond, said senior de-
fensive back Tyler Thornton. It was
the last thing any of us expected. The
frst half we were just stunned, look-
ing for answers.
Thornton is one of just three re-
turning starters on defense, welcom-
ing eight new players to starting posi-
tions. Additionally, the offense added
four new faces to its starting lineup.
The challenge that came with
Humboldt was coming off that
Grand Valley win, said head coach
Victor Santa Cruz. Our guys are
growing. While were so excited for
the future of this program, you see
the tale of two cities in those two
games. Those are the areas we want
to improve.
Amid the challenges, however,
newcomers to the starting lineup
have made signifcant contributions.
Transfer junior linebacker Errik Man-
ning leads the defense with 26 tackles
this season, while redshirt-freshman
Taliuaki Suliafu has matched Thorn-
ton with 20.
I know that people can view it
as a weakness, but I like that were
young because were more energet-
ic, Thornton said. We have a lot of
hungry guys on the team.
Additionally, the offense has wel-
comed freshman quarterback Chad
Jeffries to the starting position in
Week 2 at Humboldt and in the Week
3 victory over Simon Fraser.
Returning to the game after a
two-year period at San Diego State
where he was recruited out of high
school, the dual-threat quarterback
found his frst collegiate playing time
in Week 1 with the Cougars before
taking over the starting position in the
following weeks.
With Jeffries consistently con-
necting with junior wide receiver
Tanner Henry in the end zone and
Watson continuing to add to his lead-
ing career scoring record, the team is
beginning to fnd a rhythm with a bal-
anced attack.
When were all on the same
page, were a very effective offense,
Olsson said.
Joining Olsson on the offensive
line are three returning starters: se-
nior right-tackle Cody Clay, sopho-
more offensive guard Ahmad Sunda
and junior offensive guard Jaylen
Crutchfeld.
Olsson and Clay are among the
Cougars senior class, which also
includes Watson on the offense.
Thornton, nose tackle Luke Siwek,
defensive end Kalvin Davis and cor-
nerback Ronald Dougals are among
the senior defensive class.
Theyre a large group, dispersed
among a variety of the positions, so
I think we have a really strong ethos
for our teams as we do experience the
growing pains that are happening,
Santa Cruz said. Theres defnitely a
culture in place, which helps us keep
the standard high and helps provide
direction to younger guys.
Azusa Pacifc will travel to Dixie
State on Saturday. The game is the
fnal of three non-conference match-
ups against Great Northwest Athletic
Conference opponents before confer-
ence play begins Oct. 4 at Central
Washington.
Cougars of to 2-1
start with continual
adjustments,
growth
all APU students.
Other changes in this process in-
clude more travel time, compliance
training, more defned practicing and
playing schedules and a lot more
paperwork, Stava said. Stavas job
with the Athletics Department was
created because of this transition.
In terms of cost, the application
fee was $33,000, plus $14,900 for the
frst two years of the process and any
other years afterward until accepted
into full NCAA membership. Stava
said the annual fees are almost the
same as the NAIAs were. In addi-
tion, the NCAA pays for postseason
travel costs.
Now that the transition stage is
over, Stava, the Athletics Department
and the institution can get back to
focusing on their athletes. But Stava
said work is ongoing.
We just have to maintain the
standard of excellence that weve es-
tablished, he said. As a school hav-
ing recently gone through this process,
I believe that we are more compliant
and probably functioning more as
what the NCAA would term a model
institution than many of the schools
that have been doing this a long time.
As the teams settle into their frst
year as full NCAA members, Stava
wants students to participate.
I would just encourage the stu-
dents on campus to, in some ways, be
a part of APU history, he said. To
be able to come back in 20-30 years
and say, I was there the frst time we
did this in the NCAA. The frst time
we have some of those opportunities
is going to be a pretty cool thing.
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Cross country off and running into season
Sixty years ago, Azusa Pacifc
University was still Pacifc Bible
College. The school still called the
hillside campus its home, and it cer-
tainly could not accommodate 10,700
undergraduate and graduate students.
There was no athletic department.
That was, until, Dr. Cliff Hamlow
was hired as the universitys frst ath-
letic director in 1954.
Under the direction of then-uni-
versity President Cornelius Haggard,
Hamlow began to construct an athlet-
ic department from the ground up. It
began with fve programs: basketball,
volleyball, softball, baseball and six-
man football.
I felt that God was calling me
into the youth pastorate or education,
so I saw it as ministering to young
men and women, who through athlet-
ics, would develop their life and their
lifestyle, Hamlow said.
Hamlow expanded those fve
sports so the department included
13 intercollegiate teams. Under his
guidance, the university became a
member of the National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1965.
Additionally, the program established
an affliation with the National Chris-
tian College Athletics Association.
As the department continued to
grow, the mission remained the same.
Constructing a program from the ground up
For Hamlow, who remained at the
helm of athletics through 1992, the
mission was to invest in the student
athletes as people, with focus frst
placed on spiritual and academic
growth, then athletic development.
That goal was achieved through the
hiring process of coaches. According to
Hamlow, it wasnt whether they were
going to win or not, it was what they
were going to do with their athletes.
You looked at their heart, you
looked at their ability to work with peo-
ple and their knowledge of the sport,
and probably in that order, Hamlow
said. If youre there only for the game,
theres millions of people. If youre
there to teach the game in a Christ-
centered way, there arent very many.
Among coaches brought into the
department under Hamlow was former
football head coach Jim Milhon (78-
94). When Milhon frst arrived at APU
in 1975 as an assistant coach, only 38
names were listed on the roster.
No one ever said to me, Jim,
you have to win. That wasnt a part
of it, Milhon said. But certainly, if
we wanted to play, we wanted to be
competitive.
Milhon describes setting out to
fnd a certain kind of athlete: one
whom professors would enjoy having
in class and a player who wouldnt
mind attending chapel and contribut-
ing to the community.
I didnt want to recruit players
who thought the only reason they
came to Azusa was only to play foot-
ball and school was just incidental of
that, Milhon said.
As he began to build the program,
the team began to fnd success. In 11
of his 17 years at the helm the squad
posted a winning record. He coached
players who continued on profession-
ally, including former NFL running
back Christian Okoye.
God honored some of the things
this school stands for and does, Mil-
hon said. I didnt recruit Christian
Okoye, circumstances brought him
here.
Other Hamlow hires included all
three of his successors: Terry Franson
(93-95), Bill Odell (96-11) and
current Athletic Director Gary Pine.
Franson served as the mens track
and feld coach for 15 years before
taking over the role as athletic direc-
tor. In that time, he led his team to
11 NAIA championships. Upon his
acceptance of the director of athlet-
ics position, the baton was passed to
current head coach Kevin Reid, who
continued to lead the program to na-
tional success with 12 NAIA cham-
pionship titles, more than any other
track and feld coach in the associa-
tions history.
Reid was a dual-sport athlete
at Azusa Pacifc before graduating
and immediately working alongside
Franson as an assistant coach. The
13-time NAIA Coach of the Year
shares a perspective on his athletes
concurrent with the vision that has
seemingly guided the department
since its founding in 1954.
Their personal process is just as
important with where they are and
where theyre going as todays work-
out and tomorrows and next weeks
and next months and the big meets,
Reid said. That personal growth re-
ally drives that athletic growth.
In 1996, Franson accepted his
current position of vice president of
student life, handing the reins of the
department over to Odell. Under the
direction of the universitys former
mens basketball coach, Azusa Pacif-
ic brought home 22 NAIA champion-
ship titles and six consecutive NAIA
Directors Cups.
Pine accepted the position of ath-
letic director in 2011, the frst year of
the universitys three-year NCAA Di-
vision II membership process. In that
year he oversaw the schools acquisi-
tion of its eighth Directors Cup be-
fore the programs moved to Division
II play in the 2012 season.
Pine, also an APU alumnus (84),
served as the universitys frst full-time
sports information director directly
following graduation. After a four-
year hiatus during which he served as
an SID at USC and worked in the Big
West Conferences offce (89-93),
Pine returned to Azusa Pacifc as the
sports information director.
Ill be honest with you, the frst
six weeks I said: I made a mistake.
This is the worst decision I ever
made. My offce burned down. I
walked back into the same desk, the
same old chair, the same dirty fles,
Pine said. I couldnt believe I was
back at Azusa Pacifc.
That, however, soon changed for
Pine as he watched the growth of the
department unfold right before him.
Pine recalled some of the defn-
ing moments in APU athletics: foot-
ball beating Cal Lutheran in the fall
of 83 for the frst time in school his-
tory; the installation of Cougar Sta-
dium in 86; giving track and feld
its frst real track to train on; Odells
success with mens basketball, which
began to consistently defeat schools
like Biola and Westmont in the mid
to late-90s, and were, as Pine de-
scribes, the programs measuring
sticks; track and felds continuing
to have success at the national level;
footballs winning its frst national
title in 98; and the construction of
the Felix Event Center.
You felt the whole pride of the
university really begin to change,
Pine said. We looked at ourselves
differently.
The university, now in its frst year
as a full-fedged NCAA Division II
member, has already claimed Division
II conference titles in womens soccer,
womens cross country and football.
I assumed it would have
growth, Hamlow said. Could I
envision having APU having nearly
11,000 students and the program we
do now, in 54? No.
The department continues to ex-
pand, with programs such as acrobatics
and tumbling and womens water polo.
I see the future out in front of us.
Lets grow, Pine said. Lets go see if
we can win in Division II. I think we
can. At the same pace that we did in the
NAIA? I want to say I hope not. I want
the competition to be there, but at the
end of the day too, I want it to allow us
to sit at the table of the NCAA.
Pine describes sport as having
a hold on APU culture, recognizing
the opportunity the university has to
speak from a platform that comes
with being a competitive program.
I want our coaches to sit at the
table of discussion, Pine said. I
want us dialoguing. I want us repre-
senting Christ in an honoring, loving,
truthful manner.
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sports editor
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God honored some of
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Jim Milhon, former coach
Having found success on the na-
tional stage with the National Associ-
ation of Intercollegiate Athletics and
National Christian College Athletic
Association over the past decade, the
Azusa Pacifc cross country program
is prompted with a new opportunity:
postseason competition in NCAA Di-
vision II.
With the women coming off of
back-to-back PacWest conference
titles and the men returning with their
frst national title, that opportunity
seems to be within reach.
The mens team returned All-
PacWest leader Peter Buscheck along
with sophomore Kyle Bueckert and
senior Devin Pierce. Buscheck and
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With one meet under
belt, mens and
womens teams look
to possibility of post-
season competition
in NCAA
Buekert were among the teams top-
fve fnishers for the programs frst-
ever mens national title at the NC-
CAA National Championship meet
last season.
The eight-man roster rounds out
with fve freshmen, who saw their
frst collegiate action at the UC Riv-
erside Invitational Sept. 13.
The men and women each com-
peted against Division I and II pro-
grams in that opening meet, including
conference rival California Baptist.
The men fnished ffth among Divi-
sion II competitors, while the women
fnished third in their respective divi-
sion.
The women also came away with
a top-10 individual fnish from senior
transfer Staci Foster, who earned Pac-
West Runner of the Week for her per-
formance. Foster is among four new-
comers on the womens roster, joined
by three freshmen: Eileen Stressling,
Jess Aguilar and Taylor Hurlock.
The women have returned All-
PacWest frst team member Kristie
Sikma, who competed for the Cou-
gars in the last three national champi-
onship appearances, which included
the 2012 NCCAA Championship title
and two second-place performances
at the 2011 NAIA Championships
and 2013 NCCAA Championship
Meet.
Additionally, the Cougars re-
turned three other members of their
2013 PacWest Conference Cham-
pionship squad: seniors Elle Farrar
and Elizabeth Lyons and sophomore
Kylie Betts. Betts also earned All-
PacWest honors last season.
With their frst meet fnished, the
Cougars will continue their regular
season Sept. 27 at the Stanford Invi-
tational.
The competition level at Stan-
ford is unlike any other well see for
the rest of the year. Its a good chance
to go up against the big boys, Bus-
check said. I feel like we rise to the
occasion when the competition is
toughest.
According to Grey, the invita-
tional is a unique opportunity to com-
pete against elite programs.
We like to go there so that when
we go to the line at regionals or at na-
tionals, were not scared of anybody
because we saw schools that good at
Stanford, Grey said.
This preparation in the regular
season allows the Cougars room for
growth leading up to regionals, where
theyll be presented with the pos-
sibility of competing in the NCAA
National Championships; however,
only the top six teams advance to the
national competition. For Grey, com-
peting in the NCAA this year means
tougher going.
The standard is a lot higher,
Grey said. When we go to UCR
and we get our butts kicked by some
of the better teams in the region we
know, OK, this is where we have to
get to, and we have this much time
to do it, so we have to stay on it and
keep working hard.
Seniors like Ferrar who have
competed for the Cougars will still
in the NAIA perhaps have a better
understanding of the higher standard
that comes with the NCAA status.
Im just excited to be a part of
this transition, Farrar said. I think
if we can get to nationals it would be
a great experience.
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AROUND THE DEN
Cross country
Previous meet: UC Riv-
erside Invitational
Upcoming: Stanford
Invitational on saturday
Womens soccer (2-4)
Last game: W, 2-1 vs
Cal State LA
Upcoming: vs Point
Loma* at 8:00 p.m. on
Saturday
Mens soccer (3-1)
Last game: W, 1-0 @
UC san Diego
Upcoming: vs Point
Loma* at 5:30 p.m. on
Saturday
Volleyball (4-6)
Last game: L, 2-3 vs
Fresno Pacifc
Upcoming: @ Academy
of Art* on Thursday
Football (2-1)
Last game: W, 32-24
vs simon Fraser
Upcoming: @ Dixie
State on Saturday
*Conference game
Azusa Pacifcs womens vol-
leyball player Mattie Shelford grew
up around a multitude of different
sports. Her main passion grow-
ing up was basketball, which she
played from age 7 until her sopho-
more year of high school. However,
during that last school year, she
discovered her desire to play vol-
leyball.
Shelford, a junior and captain
on this years team, started play-
ing volleyball for her high school
in Snohomish, Washington, then
quickly got into club volleyball,
where her passion for the sport was
ignited. She improved quickly and
focused her attention on the pros-
pect of playing volleyball at the
collegiate level.
I loved basketball, but I also
loved the camaraderie that comes
with volleyball; you can only do as
much as your teammates do, Shel-
ford said.
She finished her high school
career and chose Azusa Pacific as
her next destination because her
brother, who is three school years
ahead of her, played football for
the Cougars until he graduated in
2013.
She came to visit her brother of-
Cory Miller
staff writer
APU athletics runs
in the family of
Washington native
ten when he was attending APU and
quickly fell in love with the school.
It felt like home to me al-
ready, Shelford said. The coaches
were already recruiting me, and it
just felt like it was a perfect ft for
me here.
Since coming to the university
in fall 2012, Shelford has seen plen-
ty of changes in team leadership,
with Jackie Landers transferring to
Winthrop University last year and,
more recently, senior Christy Cain
graduating in 2014. Many have be-
gan to look to Shelford to fll that
leadership void, and she is taking it
all in stride.
It was defnitely a weird thing
to think that I am the age that Jackie
and Christy were when I frst came
in as a freshman, Shelford said.
Being a captain this year, you as-
sume a leadership role with your
team, but just knowing the example
that those girls set before me and
that now I am in those shoes.
Head coach Chris Keife said
Shelford has stepped up for the
team.
Shes been doing a very nice
job in a leadership role, helping the
team remember some of our goals,
and also in times of importance
on the court, Keife said. Shes a
voice at times when the team needs
a voice, and shes also a playmaker
when her team needs a big play or
big point.
Shelford is currently one of
many juniors on the Cougar vol-
leyball team, which includes the
likes of Ashley Swatek, Joy Reinke,
Tristan Racich and Jaden Louie,
who all came in as freshmen.
Shelford admitted it is fun to
lead among peers, but said all her
other teammates do a great job of
stepping into leadership roles as
well.
It isnt just leading my peers,
but it is also leading my friends as
well, Shelford said. There arent
any chemistry issues on the team,
which makes being a captain a lot
easier.
Junior teammate Reinke has
been playing with Shelford since
freshman year.
Shes made a huge contribu-
tion. Shes defnitely a leader when
it comes to hitting and getting us
kills, Reinke said. She contrib-
utes physically on the court and
also as a team leader.
This season, the team enters
NCAA Division II play for the frst
time, and with that comes some new
expectations.
Last season, the Cougars ad-
vanced all the way to the NCCAA
championship game, but lost to ri-
val Point Loma. Shelford said the
Cougars are aiming to go to the na-
tional championship again, but this
time as a full member of the NCAA.